Step-up
Dumbbell step-up
What it works
Works
Quads
Also works
GlutesHamstrings
Equipment
Dumbbell
Unilateral (one side at a time)
How to do it
- Stand in front of a box or bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Place one whole foot on the box.
- Push through that heel to rise until your leg is extended.
- Lower under control with the same leg without hopping.
- Complete your reps on one leg before switching.
Common mistakes
- Pushing off with the bottom leg
- Using too high a box and stressing the knee
- Dropping down without control
Log it in two taps
All 340 catalogue exercises are in the app, with their technique and your history. You log the set and Myosin works out volume, records and estimated strength.
